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Buy or sell first? Here’s an option

The big real estate question on everyone’s mind this week is “should you buy or sell a home first?”, it’s been making headlines all over the country thanks to the stark differences in housing markets across Canada right now. CTV News was just one media outlet posing this question this week. You see, if you buy before […]

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Senior Sellers: How to Sell the Place You Call Home

This week is Seniors’ Week in Alberta, so here’s some helpful advice for all those Calgarians living in retirement, or the empty-nesters. Your lifestyle has changed, but how do you go about selling the place you’ve called home for so many years? To help you understand the issues involved in making such a move, and how to avoid […]

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The 4 Ways People Set Their Asking Price

For you to understand how much to offer for a home you’re interested in, it’s important for you to know how sellers price their homes. Here are 4 common strategies you’ll start to recognize when you begin to view homes: Clearly Overpriced: Every seller wants to realize the most amount of money they can for their […]

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Tips for Passing a Home Inspection

According to industry experts, there are at least 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection. We’ve identified the 11 most common of these and, if not identified and dealt with, any of these 11 items could cost you dearly in terms of repair. In most cases, you can make a […]

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10 things to know about hiring a REALTOR®

Picking an agent is one of those critical issues that can cost or save you thousands of dollars. There are very specific questions you should be asking to ensure that you get the best representation for your needs. Some agents may prefer that you don’t ask these questions, since the knowledge you’ll gain from their […]

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What do you do when your home didn’t sell?

If your home has just come off the market and hasn’t sold, don’t be discouraged. The reason it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want […]

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Listing your home this Spring? Focus on curb appeal

Spring is when things generally heat up in the real estate market in Calgary, and the warmer weather allows homeowners to focus on improving curb appeal of their home as well. If you’re planning ahead for a spring listing (the season hits in a few weeks), curb appeal can be a great ally. When you’re […]

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Selling your home? REALTORS® give you an edge in this market

Calgary’s real estate market is currently favouring buyers, which doesn’t mean you can’t sell your home or that you shouldn’t, it simply means you need to be strategic about your listing and pricing your home correctly is incredibly important. There are a number of reasons why using a real estate professional are beneficial during the […]

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Tips for Empty-Nesters on Selling Their Homes

Are you an Empty Nester who needs a home for the future? Is it time to downsize or to move into another home more suitable for your glorious retirement years? Like thousands of home sellers, you may discover that after years of non-stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, […]

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Selling a home that didn’t sell once

If your home has just come off the market and hasn’t sold, don’t be discouraged. The reason it didn’t sell may have nothing to do with your home or the market. In reality, your home may have been one of the more desirable properties for sale. If your listing has expired and you still want […]

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